Man catches fire after power bank overheats at Melbourne airport lounge
Summary
A man at Melbourne airport caught fire when a power bank in his pocket overheated and ignited. The incident led to the evacuation of about 150 people from a Qantas lounge, though the man was quickly assisted and taken to the hospital. Many airlines, including Qantas, are reviewing their rules about carrying and using lithium power banks on flights.Key Facts
- A man in his 50s caught fire at Melbourne airport due to an overheating power bank.
- The fire occurred in the Qantas business lounge, causing smoke and an evacuation of around 150 people.
- Staff helped the man into a shower and paramedics treated him; he was later released from the hospital in stable condition.
- A witness reported seeing battery acid during the incident.
- Qantas cleaned the lounge and reopened it two hours after the incident.
- Airlines, including Qantas, are re-evaluating their policies on carrying lithium batteries like power banks.
- A previous fire on a Virgin Australia flight was also linked to a power bank.
- Some airlines have restrictions on power banks' capacity and their use during flights.
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